Opinion: US fencer, hammer thrower show principles with podium protests at Pan American Games

In my opinion, COL Charles Williams, such protests should not be allowed if it’s a team representing the United States. It’s one thing if you’re in a professional league (like the NFL), but if you’re representing the United States, then pick another venue for your protest.

Sad place to protest in my opinion - it shows the world how ignorant Americans can be when they show their true colors in my opinion. If you don't like the USA then move out, go to another Free Country that wouldn't shoot you or lock you up for a disgraceful act on the podium. That is my two cents COL Charles Williams No matter how much I hate politics, the way our government is running or acting right now, the media, and host of other things, I would never disgrace my country or my flag. I protest in silence and when I go to the poles to vote (or) I do it privately in a message to my congressman or representative backed up by facts. No grandstanding!

I have no use for these people. F-em.